RALEIGH, N.C. - The game time for the 25th-ranked NC State men's basketball team's Dec. 31 home contest with UNC Greensboro has been changed to 5 p.m. The game originally had been slated for a 1 p.m., tip.

The time change was made to allow Wolfpack fans locally and across the nation to support the football team as it takes on Vanderbilt in the Franlkin American Mortgage Music City Bowl, followed by the basketball contest later that afternoon. Both events will be broadcast on the NC State Radio network. The Wolfpack football game is set to air on ESPN at noon and the men's basketball contest will be televised by ESPNU.

For ticket information on either the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl or the NC State-UNC Greensboro men's basketball game, contact the NC State ticket office at (919) 865-1510 or visit gopack.com.